After such a special and mesmerizing weekend, Jane and the other women had to return to work. It was Monday morning and the intern was back at the office. Veronica and Jane had a hard time not smiling and blushing at each other.
Monica and Ashley were having trouble staying focused at work as well. Nobody noticed but they were constantly biting their lips thinking about the hot weekend they had.
It started out as another normal and boring Monday morning when suddenly, Maria entered the room.
"Hello everyone," she announced. "I need to have a private meeting with Jane."
"Who me?" asked Jane. "Umm okay." She was very curious what Maria possibly needed to speak about privately with her. All the other girls were very curious as well. Veronica almost wanted to ask if she could join the meeting, but Maria made it pretty clear that it was private.
Jane walked into Maria's office where they close the door and shut all the blinds.
"Yes Maria? You needed to see me?"
"Yes please. Have a seat Jane."
"Okay. Is everything okay?"
"Everything is fine, Jane," Maria assured. "I just need to speak to you about a couple of different things."
"Okay," Jane responded, nervously.
"First of all, thank you once again for all the hard work you did this past week. You really saved my ass."
"Oh, no problem," Jane said, as her face lit up.
"Did you get some time to relax this weekend and catch up on your sleep?"
"Yes, I sure did," Jane replied. "I'm feeling much better."
"Well, that's great," said Maria. "I wanted to let you know that my offer is still on the table. I want to have you and Veronica over one weekend so we can celebrate your success."
"Yes!" said Jane. "I would love that! I was just super tired last week because I skipped that day of sleep. But I should be available this weekend."
"Well, that sounds great to me," said Maria. "How about Saturday night at seven? I'll have a big dinner planned out for the both of you."
"That works for me," Jane answered. "Thank you so much!"
"I haven't asked Veronica yet, but if she says yes then let's go with that night."
"Sounds great to me!" Jane excitingly responded.
"Okay, great," the supervisor agreed. "Now on to more important things."
The shy intern quickly became nervous again.
"So, unlike you, I am not completely free on the weekends," Maria started out. "I have a lot of phone calls and meetings that I have to do with our bosses. Often times, these things happen on the weekends."
"Okay," said Jane, as she listened on.
"I wanted to let you know that you were the talk of town this past weekend."
Jane's face lit up quickly. "Really?!"
"Yes Jane," the supervisor answered. "Everyone was very impressed with your presentation and they were trying to learn more about you."
"That's amazing!" the intern replied.
"Yes, it is amazing," Maria replied. "Almost every single question I was asked, was about you."
Jane was suddenly on cloud nine as she felt the praises and recognition she always strived for.
"I just wanted to give you a warning."
Jane looked on and listened with full attention to every word Maria was saying.
"This is me being your supervisor and trying to give you good advice. I've been in your shoes before. I'm a young supervisor, but I started out as a really young employee, just like you."
"I'm pretty sure our company is coming up with a couple of different offers for you. After seeing your presentation, they are probably going to offer you a much higher position than what you are working right now."
Jane could feel the fireworks exploding inside her. She was excited beyond belief! All the work that she has been doing is finally paying off.
"So, I won't have to be an intern anymore?" asked Jane. "I can be a regular employee like Veronica, or Ashley, or Maria?"
"I don't think you're quite understanding," said Maria. "Our corporate offices are going to want you to work for them. They are just trying to figure out where you would go and what they should offer you."
"Oh my God, really?"
"That is what all the talk is sounding like," responded Maria. "But several people want you and even some of our important partners and investors are inquiring about you. So basically, I'm assuming you are going to get some offers and you will have to decide which one is best for you."
"Couldn't I just get promoted here?" Jane curiously asked.
"I don't think so Jane," Maria sadly responded. "As of right now, we don't have the funding to expand our branch. But the jobs they are talking about would pay you way more than what you would get paid here."
"Oh my," Jane responded. "Really?!"
"We really aren't supposed to get into financials, but I'm assuming you'll be offered a lot more than anyone here is getting paid. I actually wouldn't be surprised if you were offered more than I get paid, as the supervisor."
Jane's eyes were wide open, as all the possibilities came to her head. "I wouldn't have to give massages anymore. I wouldn't have to eat ramen all the time. I wouldn't have student debt. This is too good to be true!"
"Jane", said Maria, getting her attention. "I need you to really think about this. I need you to think about your life and what you could do with all that money. A growing company like ours, potential is rewarded. They need young smart people like you who can build and innovate."
"I understand," Jane replied. "I'm thinking about all the possibilities right now."
"You know I would love to keep you," Maria said, with an honest heart. "But I'm just letting you know that there are some great opportunities at our larger offices and our corporate buildings. If they come to you with a big offer, I would advise you to listen to all of your options."
Jane nodded her head. "Yes ma'am. That makes sense."